Volleyball goes pink for cancer, falls short on senior night

A tough fought third game was still not enough to stem the Farragut Lady Admirals tide Tuesday as the Oak Ridge volleyball team fell in three sets 25-11, 25-7 and 25-22.

Robert Holder

A tough fought third game was still not enough to stem the Farragut Lady Admirals tide Tuesday as the Oak Ridge volleyball team fell in three sets 25-11, 25-7 and 25-22.

The team’s, officials and coaches all wore pink on “Think Pink” night for breast cancer awareness. It was also senior night for Lady Wildcats Micalah Adams and Kierra Colquitt who were recognized prior to the match.

The Lady Wildcats got off to a sluggish start getting behind early in both the first and second games but played with more enthusiasm and heart in the third.

After falling behind 16-14 in the final frame, Jade Shepherd and good defense served up three straight points to get the Lady ‘Cats back in. Farragut pulled away again to 23-15 but Oak Ridge rallied and got some unforced errors to make it to within two points before bowing out.

Coach Carmen Foster said she is going to miss her two seniors who were big parts of the team this season.

“I’m really going to miss Micalah for her leadership and spirit on the court,” coach Foster said. “Kierra, too, with her attitude. I hope all the girls looked up to her for that.”

Proceeds from flowers and baked goods at the match went to benefit the American Cancer Society. The Lady ‘Cats volleyball team begin the District 3-AAA tournament on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at Hardin Valley.